TAIPEI, Taiwan - The first-ever Leaders' Panel that took place at last week's Taipei Cycle Show had the top names of the industry sending a strong message in favour of collaboration with governments and advocates in order to grow the pie for everyone.
HARTMANNSDORF, Germany - In 2015 the brand Diamant not only celebrated its 130th anniversary, but it was also very successful production wise. Last year the Trek owned facility in Hartmannsdorf, Germany produced over 150,000 bikes.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - 18 December is the closing date for registration for the Taipei Cycle d&i awards 2016. Exhibitors as well as non-exhibitors of the Taipei Cycle show are invited to participate in competition.
SAINT-JEAN-DE-MORANS, France - Rossignol Group SA, owner of brands like Dynastar, Kerma, Lange, Look and Risport, entered into negotiations to acquire the French carbon bicycle and parts producer Time Sport International.
BAGNATICA, Italy - Pictured here are the first made-in-Europe aluminium bike frames. They are manufactured with a completely automated and robotized process. Overall production time for a complete frame is limited to 4 to 5 minutes. They will be made at the ground-breaking new frame facility called Triangles which is based in Portugal.
CORK, Ireland - With a 6% growth of its business the world's largest online bike store - Chain Reaction Cycles Ireland Ltd - underperformed compared to many other web shops which generally speak of double digit growth rates.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - The 25th edition of the world's leading bicycle trade show will see some strong conceptual changes. Organizer Messe Friedrichshafen announces that Eurobike 2016 will not only last one (public) day longer, but will also see a new Demo Area offering expanded test ride possibilities.
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TAICHUNG, Taiwan - In the past years, the Taichung Bike Week has grown to be one of the annual set dates in the schedule for products managers and other industry insiders. There is every reason to expect that the number of exhibitors (see floor plans underneath) and visiting companies will be bigger again compared with the 2014 edition.
MUNICH, Germany - It stood out at last June's Velo-city Conference & Exhibition; how many bike-sharing system operators there currently are. Since JCDecaux and the Paris city council started with Vélib in July 2007 the public bikes concept is now used by more than 600 cities around the globe. And is forecasted to grow into a multi-billion euro business.
AIGLE, Switzerland - To support and reward those cities and regions who invest in developing community cycling and related infrastructure the Union Cycliste Internationale relaunched the UCI Bike City label. "Bike transport is increasingly becoming mainstream across the world and it is important that the UCI helps to drive forward and quicken this trend," said Brian Cookson, President of the UCI at the introduction of the label.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - At today's Advocacy Summit it was announced that the ECF/Cycling Industry Club has received a 2 million euro subsidy from the European Commission. The money is to be spent on an in-depth research study of the effects that cycling has on urban mobility and city-congestion.
BERN, Switzerland - The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) continues its successful series of WFSGI Manufacturers Forum's. On December 2-3, 2015 the WFSGI is again gathering the global sporting goods brands, including the makers of bicycles and components, apparel brands and their supplier factories.
LUDHIANA, India - Other news on Hero is that one of its founders passed away; India's 'Cycle Man' Om Prakash Munjal. Chairman Emeritus of Hero Cycles and the Hero Group, passed away after a brief illness on August 13.
BREMBATE, Italy - From September on, Italian premium components maker 3T will reorganize its distribution and go dealer-direct in Italy. They will be supplied from the company's European distribution centre based near Bergamo in the north of Italy.
BRUGES, Belgium - The first Trek Bicycle Store in the Benelux will be opened next September. In Europe there are already a number of Trek Bicycle Stores, but none in the Benelux. With bike shop Thooft in Bruges, Belgium that's to change.
BERN, Switzerland - The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) continues its successful series of Manufacturers Forums. From December 2-3, 2015 the WFSGI is gathering sporting goods and apparel brands and their independent supplier factories on a global basis in order to discuss topics "Beyond Lean Manufacturing".
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Pedal and shoe maker Exustar has moved its headquarters to a newly built facility. Located just outside Taichung City, it houses offices and warehouse facilities. The company's manufacturing department remains at the old location a few kilometres away.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Bike Europe and the bike dealer magazine for the Netherlands and Belgium, Tweewieler (both trade journals published by Vakmedianet), ...
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Parts maker Büchel Group has taken over Belgium based rim maker Exal. As per April 1 Exal EU GmbH will be based at the Büchel HQ in ...
